Tough Loss Despite Electric Start from Ohtani
Well, fellow Dodgers fans, tonight didn't end up in our favor, but wow, was it a rollercoaster! Our Boys in Blue put up a good fight, but in the end, we fell short against the Brewers 6-5. Let's dive into the highlights of the game.
Bats Come Alive in the 3rd Inning
The game started quietly for us, but things really heated up in the bottom of the 3rd! After a Andy Pages double and a sacrifice fly from Dalton Rushing to bring him in, Mookie Betts showed off his skills with a single to center. Then, the man of the moment, Shohei Ohtani, blasted a two-run homer (378 feet) to give us a solid lead. That homer gave Dodger Stadium something to cheer about as we ended the inning up 3-0.
Errors Prove Costly
Unfortunately, the lead didn't last long as the Brewers capitalized on some uncharacteristic errors in the 4th inning. Andruw Monasterio took full advantage, scoring on a messy series of unfortunate plays. The inning saw us tied at 3-3, and it was a quick reminder that no lead is safe. But Dodgers fans know better than to give up hope!
Ruiz Keeps Us in It
Just when things felt like they were swinging in favor of the Brewers, Esteury Ruiz stepped up in the bottom of the 5th and crushed a 413-foot bomb to center field, returning the lead to us at 4-3. What a standout moment for Ruiz! But the Brewers fought back hard, and their persistent bats saw them take a 6-4 lead in the 6th inning.
Down to the Wire
In a nail-biting 9th inning, the tension was at an all-time high. With bases loaded, Dalton Rushing delivered a clutch infield single to keep our hopes alive, making the score 6-5. But despite the valiant effort, we just couldn't bring in that last winning run. Mookie Betts's courageous line drive attempt was caught, ending the game just short of a miraculous comeback.
Bright Spots and Lessons Learned
Though it's tough to lose a close one like this, there were several moments tonight that remind us why we bleed Dodger blue. Ohtani's home run was electrifying, and Ruiz's powerful swing kept us in contention. As always, there's much to learn from each game, and we'll bounce back stronger, ready for the next clash on the diamond.Chin up, Dodgers Nation! We'll get 'em next time! Let's go Dodgers!
Scoreboard for Brewers @ Dodgers (July 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |